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Case Studies

Below is a collection of case studies, detailing a number of projects we have worked at in-situ across the UK.

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Bringing bright skies back to a 19th century mural at Westonbirt School

Case Studies, Latest News, Useful articles

At the beginning of 2021, our team visited Westonbirt School in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. The restoration of a wonderfully detailed Victorian mural had been in their plans since 2018, but numerous delays (including COVID-19) had allowed the water damage to develop further. This article tells the story of how our team restored the beautiful ceiling, as… Read more »

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Meet Monica, our paintings conservator

Case Studies, Latest News, Useful articles

Monica came to Fine Art Restoration Company after completing her master’s degree in Easel Painting Conservation at Northumbria University and is now a central part of our conservation team in Carlisle. Moving to England from Australia to pursue her studies in conservation and start her career as a conservator, Monica had previously combined the subjects… Read more »

Cartography conservation: restoring maps and historic geography

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The history of cartography is the history of human exploration, making sense of the world in pursuit of science and political boundaries. Geography also plays a part in artistic or personal endeavours, in the creation of satirical or creative map-making, or the recording of family history. Early cartography dates back to ancient civilizations. One of… Read more »

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How to save a flood damaged painting

Case Studies, Latest News, Useful articles

With regional flooding becoming ever more prevalent across the United Kingdom, the risk it poses to artwork increases. Knowing how to act swiftly when faced with flood-damaged painting is key in ensuring its survival.  The geography of flooding is not only limited to riverside properties, but also those in coastal locations, near floodplains, or areas… Read more »

star wars poster restoration

A New Hope: the restoration of beloved Star Wars poster

Case Studies, Latest News, Useful articles

For 25 years, Neville Ferris drove the length and breadth of the country, collecting something so unique that it gained him recognition in an ever-growing, dedicated community. This labour of love allowed him to meet and befriend legends amongst those who shared his passion, whilst creating a piece of impressive memorabilia which celebrated hundreds of… Read more »

The Grand Canal looking east from the Carità towards the Bacino (after Canaletto)

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This bright Venetian scene is a copy after Canaletto, who originally produced the oil painting during the 1730s as part of twelve views of the Grand Canal.  ‘The Grand Canal looking East from the Carità towards the Bacino’ by Canaletto was first connected to Joseph Smith, a prolific patron of the artist before it was… Read more »

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Case study: Water damaged Nain Persian rug

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Rugs can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to their value and historical significance. But with the highest selling price for a Persian rug at auction in New York being $33.8m and everyday sales ranging from £3,000-£10,000, they could in some cases be more valuable than the oil paintings or sculptures which surround them. Many… Read more »

Toilet roll painting

What does the future hold for the art industry after coronavirus

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

Muhammad Ali Andy Warhol print restored

The perils and pitfalls of underinsured artworks

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

Accidental damage to oil painting before restoration

How to act when artworks are damaged in transit

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

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British art dealers frustrated by new money laundering rules

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

Room scene

Fire damaged specialist contents – looking beyond the obvious damage

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

London home affected by collapsing chimney

Complex claims – when our expertise extends beyond restoration

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

Detail of cows on an old oil painting

Art and collectible wealth reaches $1.74 trillion

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

Detail of flaking chipped paint

How the way artwork is created may cause issues in the future

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

Mould spores on the rear of artwork

Environmental threats to artwork and fine furniture

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

Conservator inspecting oil painting for valuations

A guide to professional valuations for art collections

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

Oil painting suffering from water damage, holes and mould

Water-damaged artworks – how the insurer and supply chain can reduce claim costs

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

Close up of Rallye Monte Carlo ceramic ashtray before and after restoration

Restoration beyond ability leading to devaluing of artworks

Case Studies, Useful articles

The post Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference appeared first on Fine Art Restoration Company.

Martha restoring Extinction Rebellion Banksy at Marble Arch, London

Meet our conservator Martha

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